- All solo music must be memorized in order for the contestant to be eligible for a prize or placement.
- Contestants entered in more than one secondary category (Solo, Baroque, American) must use a different repertoire for each category.
- Solo contestants can sign up to 3 solo categories within Prodigy and Open. If contestants sign up for Prodigy or Open categories they cannot sign up for any Qualified categories and vice versa.
- Ensembles may only be entered in one primary category (Open, Qualified).
- Ensemble contestants must supply their own accompanists.
- Ensemble contestants may not compete more than once in the same category.
- Ensemble age categories are based on the age of the eldest member.
- First place winners may not re-enter the same or a lower category the year following their first place win.
- Contact between the judges and contestants, teachers and parents is prohibited before, during and after the contest.
- Contestants must be present at the awards ceremony to receive their awards. Awards left unclaimed at the awards ceremony will be offered to the next runner up in that category.
- Contestants’ contest schedule is selected at random.
- If less than 3 contestants enroll in a particular category age group, that section may be discontinued and the contestants entered in a comparable category.
Contest Entry Details
- All contestants must submit a copy of a proof of age document.
- Categorical age placement is determined by the contestant's age on July 1.
- All contestants must provide a copy of the music to be performed for the judges.
- All contestants should submit entry forms by June 1. Late entries may be accommodated for an additional $10 processing fee for each contestant.